Pneumoconiosis

Of respiratory disease.   May also be referred to as pneumonoconiosis.

Chronic respiratory disease caused by inhaling metallic or mineral particles.

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  • fibrosis 2 facts

    Development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ.

  • anthracosis 0 facts

    Lung disease caused by inhaling coal dust.

  • siderosis 0 facts

    Fibrosis of the lung caused by iron dust; occurs among welders and other metal worker...

  • asbestosis 0 facts

    Lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos particles.

  • silicosis 0 facts

    A lung disease caused by inhaling particles of silica or quartz or slate.